Table 2. Checklist for health research priority setting [17].

Theme	Description
Preparatory work
1—Context	1 The resources available for the exercise were reported 2 The focus of the exercise was clearly stated (what it was about and who it was for) 3 The underlying values or principles were clear 4 The health environment in which the process took place was described 5 The research environment in which the process took place was described 6 The political environment in which the process took place was described 7 The economic/financial environment in which the process took place was described
2—Use of a comprehensive approach	8 The process of priority setting was described in detail
3—Inclusiveness	9 The participants involved in setting research priorities were described 10 An appropriate representation of expertise was included 11 An appropriate representation of sex was included 12 An appropriate representation of regional participation was included 13 Relevant health sectors and other constituencies were included
4—Information gathering	14 The information and sources used to inform the priority setting exercise were referenced
5—Planning for implementation	15 Plans for translation of research priorities were discussed 16 Who will implement the research priorities and how?
Deciding on priorities
6—Criteria	17 Relevant criteria to focus discussion on setting priorities were stated
7—Methods for deciding on priorities	18 Approach for deciding on priorities was described (e.g., consensus or metrics based)
After priorities have been set
8—Evaluation	19 When and how evaluation of the established priorities and the priority setting process will take place were defined (e.g., multiple sessions)
9—Transparency	20 Clarity about the approach used, i.e., how priorities were set